PrestaShop Upgrade

PrestaShop
PrestaShop

Upgrading your PrestaShop store to the latest version is a vital step for ensuring peak performance, enhanced security, and access to the newest e-commerce features. However, manual upgrades can be complex and risk data loss. Cart2Cart provides a professional, automated solution for a PrestaShop to PrestaShop migration, allowing you to move your entire database to a fresh installation seamlessly.

The Benefits of an Automated PrestaShop Upgrade

  • Zero Downtime: Your current PrestaShop store remains fully operational and open for business throughout the migration process.
  • Data Integrity: Automatically transfer products, customers, orders, and SEO settings without the risk of human error.
  • SEO Preservation: Maintain your search engine rankings by migrating SEO URLs and creating 301 redirects to your new store structure.

Whether you are moving from an older version like 1.6 to the modern 1.7 or the latest PrestaShop 8, our migration tool handles the technical heavy lifting, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and your customers.

  1. Configure Your Source PrestaShop Store

    Enter the URL of your current PrestaShop store. You can establish a connection by uploading the Connection Bridge files to your root directory via FTP or by providing Admin credentials for an automated bridge upload.

    Source Store Setup
  2. Set Up Your Target PrestaShop Store

    Provide the URL of your new, fresh PrestaShop installation. Use the same Connection Bridge method to link the target store, allowing Cart2Cart to securely import your data.

    Target Store Setup
  3. Select Data Entities for Migration

    Choose the specific data types you wish to transfer, including products, categories, manufacturers, customers, and order history. You can also review how fields are mapped between the two versions.

    Entities Selection
  4. Choose Additional Migration Options

    Customize your upgrade by selecting options such as migrating customer passwords, creating 301 redirects, or preserving original IDs for products and orders to maintain record consistency.

    Additional Options
  5. Launch a Free Demo Migration

    Run a test migration to transfer a limited amount of data in just a few minutes. This allows you to verify that everything is appearing correctly on your new PrestaShop installation.

    Demo Migration Progress
  6. Start the Full Migration

    Once you are satisfied with the demo results, initiate the Full Migration. Cart2Cart will securely move all selected entities to your upgraded PrestaShop store.

Data You Can Migrate to Your New PrestaShop Store

  • Products: Name, SKU, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Price, Special Price, Weight, etc.
  • Product Categories: Name, Description, Status, Image, SEO URLs.
  • Customers: First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Groups, Newsletter settings.
  • Orders: Order Date, Status, Products, Subtotal, Shipping Price, Total Price, Invoices.
  • Manufacturers: Name, Images.
  • Coupons: Name, Coupon Code, Discount Amount.
  • Reviews: Created Date, Rate, User Name, Comment, Product association.
  • Taxes: Tax Classes, Rates, and Rules.
  • Blogs & Posts: Titles, Full Descriptions, and related content.

More details

See a full walkthrough and pair-specific notes for PrestaShop Upgrade.

Open migration details

Additional Options for PrestaShop Upgrade

  • Password Migration: Allow your customers to log in to the new store using their original credentials.
  • Create 301 SEO Redirects: Automatically redirect old product and category URLs to the new ones to preserve search rankings.
  • Preserve Original IDs: Maintain the same IDs for products, customers, and orders on the target store.
  • Clear Target Store: Delete current data on the target store before migration to ensure a clean data transfer.
  • Migrate Images in Descriptions: Ensure all images within HTML descriptions are transferred and paths are updated.
  • Migrate Invoices: Transfer historical invoices, credit memos, and shipments to the new store.

Will my PrestaShop store be offline during the upgrade?

No, your source store remains fully functional during the migration. Cart2Cart only reads data from your old store, so your customers can continue shopping without interruption.

Can I migrate customer passwords between PrestaShop versions?

Yes, by selecting the "Password Migration" additional option, your customers will be able to log in to the upgraded store using their existing email and password.

How long does the PrestaShop to PrestaShop migration take?

The time required depends on the number of entities (products, orders, customers) you are moving. Most migrations are completed within a few hours, and you can monitor real-time progress in the wizard.

Is it possible to preserve my SEO rankings after the upgrade?

Yes. We recommend selecting the "Create 301 redirects" and "Migrate SEO URLs" options. This ensures that old links don't break and that search engines recognize your new store structure.

What happens if I encounter an error during the process?

Cart2Cart provides 24/7 technical support. If any issues arise during the data transfer, our team of engineers is available to assist you and ensure a successful migration.

Can I test the migration before committing to a full transfer?

Absolutely. You can run a Free Demo Migration, which transfers a small subset of your data to the new store, allowing you to check the results and ensure everything is configured correctly.

Enhanced demo data transfer service

Advanced Application Software Migration System With customer in mind, App is created. We want to save your time, that resources and guarantee the highest standard of service. Therefore, we provide a range of 'all-inclusive' specialized demo support services. Our team will migrate your data, provide you with the appropriate personalization and help for every phase of the migration.

Basic

Basic

Migration up to 1000 units 5 hours of technical support

Extended

Extended

Migration up to 20,000 units 10 hours of technical support

PREMIUM

PREMIUM

Migration up to 60,000 units 25 hours of technical support

ULTIMATE

ULTIMATE

Migration up to 60,000 units 5 hours of technical support

Reviews

Alex

The team provides the easiest data migration way.

The team provides the easiest data migration way. I figured out everything quite fast but still had several questions. After a brief phone call, the app team helped me through the process and everything went smoothly. Thanks!

Alex

KW Webdesign
O.B.

The team is always there to help you

I've been through several migrations using this service and I can tell nothing but best. The whole process and service are on point. The team is always there to help you. I like the fact that there are several options to migrate from one platform to another. There is no better service than this for sure.

O.B.

Web Developer
William Miller

This app performs greatly

This app performs greatly. The service is very reliable and the support is superb. The service is quite costly for me but in the end, it's worth its money. There is also an automated shopping cart migration and I'm very happy about that! I'm really satisfied.

William Miller